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Residential · Northeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Mayland Heights is a residential community in the Northeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 5,925 living in private households. 31.9% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 12.0%. 63.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 26.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $73,500 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 47.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.99 km², giving a population density of 2,978 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 5,925 2021, private households
Visible minority 31.9% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 63.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 26.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $73,500 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 47.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,978 /km² 5,925 people over 1.99 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 5,925 Population in private households (Men +) 2,975 Population in private households (Women +) 2,950 0 to 14 years 990 16.7% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,020 67.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 795 13.4% 11.8% 85 years and over 115 1.9% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 285 0-4 (Men +) 125 0-4 (Women +) 160 5-9 (Total) 385 5-9 (Men +) 215 5-9 (Women +) 175 10-14 (Total) 320 10-14 (Men +) 170 10-14 (Women +) 150 15-19 (Total) 225 15-19 (Men +) 115 15-19 (Women +) 115 20-24 (Total) 335 20-24 (Men +) 145 20-24 (Women +) 190 25-29 (Total) 410 25-29 (Men +) 250 25-29 (Women +) 155 30-34 (Total) 490 30-34 (Men +) 235 30-34 (Women +) 255 35-39 (Total) 515 35-39 (Men +) 245 35-39 (Women +) 270 40-44 (Total) 405 40-44 (Men +) 220 40-44 (Women +) 185 45-49 (Total) 380 45-49 (Men +) 185 45-49 (Women +) 195 50-54 (Total) 325 50-54 (Men +) 175 50-54 (Women +) 155 55-59 (Total) 425 55-59 (Men +) 245 55-59 (Women +) 185 60-64 (Total) 505 60-64 (Men +) 250 60-64 (Women +) 260 65-69 (Total) 310 65-69 (Men +) 155 65-69 (Women +) 155 70-74 (Total) 190 70-74 (Men +) 75 70-74 (Women +) 110 75-79 (Total) 165 75-79 (Men +) 65 75-79 (Women +) 95 80-84 (Total) 130 80-84 (Men +) 30 80-84 (Women +) 100 85-89 (Total) 95 85-89 (Men +) 55 85-89 (Women +) 40 90-94 (Total) 10 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 10 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 0 100 years and over (Total) 0 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 0
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,645 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 880 33.3% 26.4% 2 persons 935 35.4% 31.9% 3 persons 400 15.1% 15.9% 4 persons 250 9.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 175 6.6% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,530 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,180 77.1% 85.3% Married couples 920 60.1% 71.9% With children 95 6.2% 4.2% Without children 160 10.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 260 17.0% 13.4% One-parent families 350 22.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 350 100.0% 100.0% Women + 295 84.3% 78.3% Men + 60 17.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,930 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,405 48.8% 58.9% Married 1,885 38.2% 49.8% Common-law 520 10.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,525 51.2% 41.1% Never married 1,620 32.9% 29.2% Separated 150 3.0% 2.2% Divorced 545 11.1% 6.3% Widowed 210 4.3% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,460 92.2% 90.8% French only 30 0.5% 0.1% English and French 365 6.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 65 1.1% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% English 4,870 82.2% 75.3% French 85 1.4% 0.5% Non-official language 750 12.7% 18.8% Arabic 65 1.1% Spanish 85 1.4% 1.4% Multiple languages 220 3.7% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% English 4,260 71.9% 63.9% French 125 2.1% 1.2% Non-official language 1,340 22.6% 29.6% Arabic 165 2.8% Spanish 115 1.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 200 3.4% 5.2% Italian 140 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Arabic 320 5.4% Spanish 225 3.8% 4.2% Italian 220 3.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 275 4.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 5,650 95.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 275 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 145 52.7% 44.6% Metis 120 43.6% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 3.6% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 0 0.0% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 20 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,890 31.9% 41.4% South Asian 180 3.0% 11.0% Chinese 95 1.6% 7.1% Black 710 12.0% 5.5% Filipino 160 2.7% 6.5% Arab 295 5.0% 2.4% Latin American 155 2.6% 2.5% Southeast Asian 75 1.3% 2.0% West Asian 30 0.5% 1.2% Korean 15 0.2% 1.0% Japanese 35 0.6% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 35 0.6% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 105 1.8% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,035 68.1% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,610 27.2% 36.5% Second generation 1,490 25.1% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,825 47.7% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 60 1.0% 1.6% Christian 2,660 44.9% 44.5% Hindu 35 0.6% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.2% 0.5% Muslim 870 14.7% 7.4% Sikh 25 0.4% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 15 0.2% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 45 0.8% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,210 37.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,355 73.5% 64.6% Immigrants 1,540 26.0% 33.3% Before 1980 325 5.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 110 1.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 180 3.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 325 5.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 210 3.5% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 395 6.7% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 30 0.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,925 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,345 90.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 580 9.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Americas 190 12.3% 10.2% Europe 315 20.4% 16.0% Africa 540 35.1% 12.0% Asia 460 29.9% 61.0% Oceania and other 30 1.9% 0.8% Philippines 105 6.8% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 185 12.0% Ethiopia 130 8.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Recent Immigrants (immigrated to Canada between 2016 and 2021) Indicator Number Share Calgary Recent immigrant population in private households 395 100.0% 100.0% Americas 70 17.7% 9.3% Europe 40 10.1% 8.0% Africa 145 36.7% 18.5% Asia 125 31.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 45 11.4% 19.0% Ethiopia 50 12.7% Syria 25 6.3% 3.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,220 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 460 37.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 335 27.5% 28.0% Refugees 375 30.7% 14.6% Other immigrants 50 4.1% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,935 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 805 16.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,630 33.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,495 50.6% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 400 8.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 990 20.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 180 3.6% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 925 18.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,935 In the labour force 3,215 Employed 2,760 Self-Employed 425 Unemployed 455 Not in the labour force 1,720 Labour force participation rate 65 Employment rate 56 Unemployment rate 14
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,470 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,465 In the labour force (Men +) 1,750 In the labour force (Women +) 1,465 Employed (Men +) 1,480 Employed (Women +) 1,280 Self-Employed (Men +) 295 Self-Employed (Women +) 130 Unemployed (Men +) 270 Unemployed (Women +) 185 Not in the labour force (Men +) 720 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,005 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 71 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 59 Employment rate (Men +) 60 Employment rate (Women +) 52 Unemployment rate (Men +) 15 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 415 12.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 335 10.4% 12.4% Construction 325 10.1% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 315 9.8% 6.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 270 8.4% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 815 25.4% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 790 24.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 535 16.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 240 7.5% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 280 8.7% 11.4%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $40,800 $44,400 Men + $42,400 $50,400 Women + $38,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $73,500 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,640 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 65 2.5% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 465 17.6% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 470 17.8% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 425 16.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 405 15.3% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 260 9.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 190 7.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 220 8.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 135 5.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 5,925 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 835 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,120 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 270 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 24 24.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,895 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 410 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 910 65 years and over (Number in low income) 150 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 11.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age — Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) threshold for private households, 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary 1 person (After-tax income) $26,503 — 2 persons (After-tax income) $37,480 — 3 persons (After-tax income) $45,904 — 4 persons (After-tax income) $53,005 — 5 persons (After-tax income) $59,261 — 6 persons (After-tax income) $64,918 — 7 persons (After-tax income) $70,119 —
Housing Housing Tenure Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,640 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,385 52.5% 68.8% Renter households 1,260 47.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,635 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,010 76.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 625 23.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,380 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,265 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 17 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 32 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 900 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,250 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 48 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 14
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,640 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,450 92.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 195 7.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,640 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,435 92.2% 94.9% Not suitable 205 7.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,640 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 375 14.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,600 60.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 345 13.1% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 225 8.5% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 60 2.3% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 20 0.8% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,645 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,105 41.8% 55.0% Semi-detached house 250 9.4% 6.4% Row house 225 8.5% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 290 11.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 610 23.1% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 160 6.0% 8.1% Other single-attached house 0 0.0% 0.0% Movable dwelling 0 0.0% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 5,870 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,050 86.0% 86.2% Movers 820 14.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 635 10.8% 10.4% Migrants 180 3.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 155 2.6% 2.3% External migrants 25 0.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,165 56.1% 58.1% Movers 2,475 43.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,665 29.5% 27.4% Migrants 805 14.3% 14.6% Internal migrants 575 10.2% 8.5% External migrants 230 4.1% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,205 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,785 81.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 115 5.2% 6.0% Public transit 170 7.7% 8.8% Walked 60 2.7% 4.2% Bicycle 25 1.1% 0.9% Other methods 50 2.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,205 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 555 25.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,195 54.2% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 295 13.4% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 90 4.1% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 75 3.4% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,205 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 215 9.8% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 455 20.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 590 26.8% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 330 15.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 290 13.2% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 325 14.7% 16.7%
Source. 2021 Census of Canada, published by
The City of Calgary (2023)
and accessed through the Community Data Program .
Boundaries from City of Calgary open data. Figures cover population in private households; Statistics
Canada randomly rounds counts to a multiple of 5, so components may not sum exactly to totals.
calgarycensus.com — an independent project, not affiliated with The City of Calgary
or Statistics Canada.